der Vertrag, ¨-e
contract
Eine schriftliche oder mündliche Vereinbarung zwischen zwei oder mehr Personen, in der sie bestimmte Regeln oder Pflichten festlegen.
The German word "Vertrag" is a noun meaning "contract" or "agreement". It is composed of the prefix "ver-" (often indicating a completed action or connection) and "trag," derived from "tragen" meaning "to carry". So, "Vertrag" originally implies something that is "carried together" between parties, i.e., a mutual agreement.
Similar words:
- Abkommen (agreement, accord)
- Übereinkunft (agreement, consensus)
- Kontrakt (contract - more formal/technical)
Differences:
- Vertrag focuses on a formal, legally binding agreement.
- Abkommen may be less formal, often used for treaties or international agreements.
- Übereinkunft refers more generally to a mutual understanding or common decision between parties.
- Kontrakt often denotes contracts in specific legal or commercial contexts.
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Examples
Ich unterschreibe den Vertrag.noun
I am signing the contract.
Der Vertrag liegt auf dem Tisch.noun
The contract is lying on the table.
Der Vertrag ist unterschrieben.noun
The contract is signed.
Sie prüfen den Vertrag sorgfältig.noun
They examine the contract carefully.
Ein Vertrag liegt auf dem Tisch.noun
A contract is on the table.
Die Verträge sind bereits unterschrieben.noun
The contracts have already been signed.
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